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Department News – January 21

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  • 📣Doug Laue Beef Cattle Research Center Approved📣 – At the January 15, 2025, Kansas Board of Regents meeting, K-State received approval to amend the fiscal year 2025 capital improvement project plan and approve the program statement for construction of the Beef Cattle Research Center. The proposed facility will replace the existing feedlot at 3115 College Ave., which is no longer in use. The new center will be named for Doug Laue.
  • Academic Quadrathlon: Students are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2025 Animal Sciences Academic Quadrathlon scheduled for February 17-20. Team registration deadline is midnight on Monday, February 3. Explore more details here.
  • Save the Date: Registration is now open for Swine Profitability Conference happening Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan, KS. Registration details and the schedule can be viewed here.
  • Save the Date: Mark your calendars for the 112th Cattlemen’s Day hosted at the National Guard Armory on March 7, 2025. Registration details and the event schedule can be viewed here.
  • W-2 forms available through State of Kansas Employee Self Service

 

  • UPCOMING DEFENSE:
    • None at this time.
  • UPCOMING SEMINARS
    • Meat Science
      • None at this time.
    • Monogastic Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
      • None at this time.

    OPEN POSITIONS:

    Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

    None at this time.

    Unclassified Staff Position(s):

    University Support Staff Position(s):

    None at this time.

    Department Student Employment Position(s):

    https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
    If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

    Professional Opportunities(s):

    • Virginia Tech, Assistant Professor – Avian Science and Health , view here.
    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Teaching Faculty – Livestock, Coaching and Outreach – view here.
    • NC State University, Assistant or Associate Professor – Poultry Science – view here.
    • Michigan State University, Assistant/Associate Professor – View here.

Upcoming Events

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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Facebook: @ksuasi
X: @KSUASI
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ksuasi/

January 21 – First Day of Spring Classes
January 23 – Faculty Meeting
February 4 – Swine Profitability Conference
February 10 – Last day to drop a course for 100% tuition refund
February 17 – Last day to drop a course for 50% tuition refund
February 25 – Last day to drop a course – no “W’ recorded on transcript
February 17-20 – Academic Quadrathlon
February 19 – Dairy Days, Amish Community Building – Hutchinson, KS
February 20 – Dairy Days, Meadowlark Extension District – Seneca, KS
March 1 – K-State Junior Swine Producer Day
March 3 – Grad application must be submitted in KSIS for commencement program
March 6 – Stockmen’s Dinner
March 16 – Spring Break
March 7 – Cattlemen’s Day
March 22 – K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day
April 4 – Last day to drop a course – “W” recorded on official transcript
May 9 – Last day of classes
May 12-16 – Finals Week
May 17 – Manhattan Campus Commencement

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Department News – January 14

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  • ASI Holiday Party – Thank you to all the faculty, staff and retirees that joined the Department for the Holiday party. Congratulations to our holiday ugly sweater winners – Guy and Linda 

Department News – December 17

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    • Voices of #KSUASI: Conversation with Miles Stum about his pre-vet journey. https://voicesofksuasi.podbean.com/e/pre-vet-spotlight-conversation-with-miles-stumm/
  • Dr. Cassie Jones shared the commencement message during the Fall 2024 graduation ceremony. Take a listen here. Tune in at 17:00 mins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VMTj0N6YJo
  • Welcome Amy Burton to ASI! Amy started in the position of Accounting Manager on Monday. She comes to us from Ellis, Kansas, with an extensive background in accounting.
  • Save the Date: Registration is now open for Swine Profitability Conference happening Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Stanley Stout Center in Manhattan, KS. Registration details and the schedule can be viewed here, https://www.asi.k-state.edu/events/swine-profitability-conference/.
  • ASI Christmas Party –  Your invited to ASI Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at December 18, 2024 at Stanley Stout Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert. RSVP to Stacey Chard by December 16. Family is invited to attend.
  • UPCOMING DEFENSE:
    • Colton Weir, “Evaluation of indwelling pH monitoring technologies and growing strategies for beef cattle” – Wednesday, December 18 at 11 a.m. in Call Hall 205.
  • UPCOMING SEMINARS
    • Meat Science
      • None at this time.
    • Monogastic Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
      • None at this time.

    OPEN POSITIONS:

    Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

    None at this time.

    Unclassified Staff Position(s):

    University Support Staff Position(s):

    None at this time.

    Department Student Employment Position(s):

    https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
    If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

    Professional Opportunities(s):

Undergraduate Research Symposium

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Big congratulations to all #KSUASI students who participated in the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium!
ASI students Anna Guilfoyle, Madison Werth, Jackson Rees, Rishita Shetty and Sydney Noel earned $1,000 scholarships for their outstanding scientific abstracts, research posters and presentations at the Undergraduate Research Symposium on December 5.
With 22 undergraduates showcasing their research, it was an inspiring day for the future of animal science!
Thank you to Dr. Mark and Kim Young for investing in the future of the animal science industry!

Department News – December 10

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  • ASI Christmas Party –  Your invited to ASI Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at December 18, 2024 at Stanley Stout Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert. RSVP to Stacey Chard by December 16. Family is invited to attend.
  • 2024 December Graduate Celebration – Join the College of Agriculture for the December Graduate Student Celebration on December 12, 2024 from. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hale Library in Room 181. Student, faculty and guests are invited. Hor d’oeuvres and beverages beginning at 3:30 p.m. a scholarship celebration will take place at 4 p.m.
  • UPCOMING DEFENSE:
    • Colton Weir, “Evaluation of indwelling pH monitoring technologies and growing strategies for beef cattle” – Wednesday, December 18 at 1 p.m. in Call Hall 205.
  • UPCOMING SEMINARS
    • Meat Science
      • None at this time.
    • Monogastic Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
      • None at this time.

    OPEN POSITIONS:

    Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

    None at this time.

    Unclassified Staff Position(s):

    University Support Staff Position(s):

    None at this time.

    Department Student Employment Position(s):

    https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
    If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

    Professional Opportunities(s):

    • None at this time. 

Department News – December 3

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  • Voices of #KSUASI: Host Weston Scharder chats with Dr. Travis O’Quinn and Dr. Payton Dahmer to celebrate the incredible journey of K-State’s Meat Judging, Livestock Judging, and Meat Animal Evaluation teams, fresh off their trifecta of National Championships! Tune in as they share their reactions, the thrill of victory, and what makes K-State’s tradition of excellence so remarkable. From unforgettable moments to game-changing coaching strategies, this episode covers it all.
    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/champion-trifecta-conversations-with-dr-payton-dahmer/id1769054128?i=1000678319889
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aJ98dwhN04rcn2cusVe8x
  • K-State Open House 2025: You may see through various university channels that the event submission will be open on December 2 to submit events and activities for your organizations. The Ag Program staff will be submitting ALL College of Agriculture activities in the one submission so do not use the submission form that you will see in the this release. A collection form will be sent to gather information for ag-related activities at Open House. If you advise a club or organization in the College of Ag, please plan to submit your events through the Ag Programs Office in Waters 117. Open House 2025 will be April 12.
  • December Faculty and Staff Town Hall: The final Fall 2024 College of Agriculture faculty and staff town hall meeting will be held December 5 from 2-3 p.m. These meetings are your chance to speak with university and college leadership and stay up to date on projects and initiatives around our college. The meeting will be held in the town hall room of the Leadership Studies building.
  • College of Agriculture and KSRE all employees meeting: You are invited to College of Agriculture and KSRE all faculty and staff meeting on Friday, December 6 from 9 – 10 a.m. in 181 Hall Library. Zoom will be available for those who need to participate remotely (connection details below). At this meeting Provost Mendez will provide an update on the upcoming search for the next permanent Dean of the College of Agriculture and Director of KSRE and answer your questions. The Provost and search firm would like to hear your thoughts on your aspirations for the college/KSRE and the opportunities and expectations of your next dean including the short and long-term priorities they should achieve, professional qualifications and personal characteristics and the points of pride within the College, KSRE and K-State. To join the Zoom (Meeting ID: 993 2035 1002), click here.
  • Free professional headshots – The College of Agriculture is offering faculty and staff the opportunity to get a new headshot taken. The photos will be on a simple white background, so they can be easily used for multiple purposes. There is no need to sign up; just head to Waters 139 during the shoot period outlined below. The team will take your name and get your picture taken. It is recommended not to wear white to ensure you stand out from the background. The final shoot time will take place on December 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Waters Hall 139. 
  • Holiday Sales: The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to support the College of Agriculture than by stocking up on your favorite products made by our K-State students right here on campus! All sales below are currently open:
    • KSU Meat Lab:  Raised and processed right on the K-State campus for your holiday feasts, we’re offering whole and half hams, as well as hickory smoked turkey this season. https://kstate.ag/holidaymeatsale
    • Call Hall Dairy Bar & Milling Science Club Mixes: This holiday season, shop the dairy bar. Create the perfect charcuterie board with your choice of delicious meats, cheeses, beer bread mix and honey. You can also purchase Milling Science flour, pancake mix, beer bread mix and oatmeal cookie mix from the shop. https://kstate.ag/callhalldairybar
    • Bakery Science Club: Freshly baked goodies are here! This year we are offering chocolate chip cookies, monster cookies, gingerbread cookies, brownies (regular & peanut butter), frosted cinnamon rolls, chocolate babka, fresh baguettes, sourdough rolls and cranberry orange scones. Preorder online before November 27 at 11:59 p.m. or stop by to shop in person on December 4. https://kstate.ag/bakesciholiday
  • ASI Christmas Party –  Your invited to ASI Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at December 18, 2024 at Stanley Stout Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring a favorite appetizer or dessert. RSVP to Stacey Chard by December 16. Family is invited to attend.
  • 2024 December Graduate Celebration – Join the College of Agriculture for the December Graduate Student Celebration on December 12, 2024 from. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hale Library in Room 181. Student, faculty and guests are invited. Hor d’oeuvres and beverages beginning at 3:30 p.m. a scholarship celebration will take place at 4 p.m.
  • Blood Drive: Donate Blood on Friday, December 6 in Dykstra Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To make an appointment email, Marci Ritter (mritter@ksu.edu).
  • Join Us for the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium! As the semester winds down, we invite you to attend the Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 1:00–5:00 pm at Leadership Studies Townhall. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with undergraduate student researchers and celebrate their hard work!
    • Approximate Schedule:
      • 1:00–4:00 pm: Students will be presenting posters on both course-based and independent research projects. Topics will span a diverse set of fields, including:
      • Animal Behavior
      • Swine Nutrition
      • Meat Science
      • Beef Reproduction
      • Food Science
    • 4:00 pm: Acknowledgements and scholarship ceremony
    • Refreshments: Cookies and drinks will be provided to keep you fueled throughout the event. 
We hope you can join us to support and celebrate the research achievements of our students!
  • UPCOMING SEMINARS
    • Meat Science
      • Steph Witberler, Wednesday, December 4 – “Seminar: Turn brown for what: the impact of discoloration on meat quality attributes”
    • Monogastic Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Ruminant Nutrition, Growth, and Management Seminar
      • None at this time.
    • Reproductive Physiology, Breeding, and Genetics 
      • Cassia Gruis, Tuesday, December 3 – “Methods of Embryo Assessment” – Call Hall 205 at 8:30 p.m. (Zoom link – Meeting ID: 930 1828 2194, Passcode: 567850)

    CONSTRUCTION

    • It’s an exciting time on campus. Bookmark our construction page to follow how changes are occurring around Weber and Call Halls and up by the Stout Center with the construction of the Bilbrey Family Event Center.

    OPEN POSITIONS:

    Professor (Assistant/Associate/Full) Position(s): 

    None at this time.

    Unclassified Staff Position(s):

    University Support Staff Position(s):

    None at this time.

    Department Student Employment Position(s):

    https://www.asi.k-state.edu/studentsuccess/student_employment/
    If you are interested in adding a job to this page, please email Emily Grund.

    Professional Opportunities(s):

    • UCONN Assistant Professor in Animal Science – https://jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/498746/
    • University of Arkansas System, Resident Director – Dihttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS/job/Batesville/Resident-Director–LFST_R0064621

K-State Dairy Judging Team Results

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On  November 9th, the KSU Dairy Judging Team competed at the NAILE Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held in Louisville, KY. Team members pictured (left to right) include Dana Mattison (Louisburg, KS), Rileigh Ballinger (Baldwin, KS), and Ella Robinson (Pittsburgh, PA). Individuals not pictured include team coaches, Kelsey Pasch and Billy Brown. Highlights of the day are below.

Team Results:

9th  Team – Reasons

10th  Team – Ayrshire

10th  Team – Guernsey

K-State Swine Day

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View more photos here.

The 2024 K-State Swine Day was very successful! More than 400 producers and allied industry reps from 26 states along with Kansas State University students, faculty and staff attended this year’s event hosted at the KSU Alumni Center. Several of the participants commented on the great program and fellowship that was shared. 36 exhibitors and 21 additional sponsors shared their new technology during the trade show and were very complimentary for the opportunity to interact with pork producers and students. During the day, K-State faculty and graduate students presented updates on applied research findings and featured a presentation from Dr. Kyle Coble and PJ Corns on “Creating Opportunities in a Large Production System.” The 2024 Swine Day Report contained 41 research papers summarizing 47 experiments utilizing 122,559 pigs. The report along with videos of the presentations are available on KSUswine.org.